Records shattered at 2001 Ohio State Fair sale of champions
Stark County's Laura Kline shows the grand champion market steer.
Jefferson Co. Fair livestock sale totals $135,043
John DeFrank continued a string of champion steer wins at this year's Jefferson County Fair. DeFrank has showed either the grand or reserve champion steer in five of the last six years.
Erie County team wins national Envirothon
Five Boy Scouts from North East High School in Erie, Pa., defeated teams from 41 states and 7 Canadian provinces to win the national title.
Number of older Ohioans to double in 2015
Miami University Gerontology Center warns Ohio needs to plan for the consequences of the buldge in seniors that will hit in 2015.
Red Cross says thanks
Patricia Lang of Holmes County Red Cross writes to thank those who contributed to the chapter's annual auction.
Antique power show planned in Carroll County
The three-day show sponsored by the Carroll County Antique Collectors Club will be at the fairgrounds in Carrollton Aug. 24-26.
Pa. officials seize tractor-trailer for hauling wheat after asbestos load
The driver had hauled asbestos from Portland, Conn., to Youngstown, then allegedly picked up wheat at McCullough Grain in Sharpsville.
Web site is source of sources for West Nile Virus information
As West Nile Virus gets increasing attention as a threat to both public and animal health in North America, the Agricultural Research Service's National Agricultural Library has put up a "go-to-first" Web site for information about it.
Electric choice: Know your choices
Guest commentatry by Laddie Marous discusses what is involved in taking advantage in the new Ohio law which allows electric consumers to choose their provider.
Bacterial wilt is smashing pumpkins
The cucumber beetle is in the pumpkin patch, and when it is infected with a bacterial pathogen, it can be deadly.
